June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part III

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1 hour ago, Matt&Savannah said:

I've been looking into form I-134 affidavit of support. I'm slightly confused and was wondering if anyone knew anything more about it?

 

I am the beneficiary and my partner Savannah is the petitioner. Her income can be a little hit and miss and currently just about covers the minimum financial requirements to sponsor me to enter the country on K1. 

 

I saw that sometimes they will take into account the beneficiaries ability to work (age/health/physical ability) and wont look so closely at the petitioners financial income.

 

I have also heard one of her family members could sponsor me instead. Her father has offered but I can't find a clear cut answer online on whether this would be acceptable or not. Anyone know the details?

 

Thanks very much!! 

Yes a family member can help sponsor you. Below is some Guidelines for the I-134. The last paragraph would pertain to you.

 

 

All sponsors must submit the following documentation with their Form I-134, Affidavit of Support:

 

1. Proof of current employment or self employment.  A letter from your employer on company
letterhead showing your income is good evidence.  You must also include at a minimum your last
four pay stubs.   
 
2. A photocopy or an Internal Revenue Service-issued transcript of your complete Federal income
tax return for your most recent tax year, or an explanation if it is not submitted.  If you  are self-
employed, you should have completed one of the following forms with your Federal income tax
return: Schedule C (Profit or Loss from Business), Schedule D (Capital Gains), Schedule E
(Supplemental Income or Loss) or Schedule F (Profit or Loss from Farming). You must include each
and every Form 1040 Schedule, if any, that you filed with your Federal tax return. If you don't have a copy of your tax return, you can order a transcript at no charge from the IRS  
here: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html

 

3. Your W-2s and/or 1099 forms (photocopies only, not originals).

 

4. You may also, at your option, submit a photocopy or an Internal Revenue Service-issued
transcript of your complete Federal income tax returns for your second and third most recent tax
years if you believe these additional tax returns may help you establish the ability to maintain your
household income at the governing threshold set forth in Form I-864P, Poverty Guidelines.  You can
see the Poverty Guidelines here:  http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf.
 
5. Occasionally a consulate will ask for your last 6-9 months bank statements, especially if you are  
self employed.  If possible, you should go ahead and include these bank statements just in case.
The Form I-134 must have your original signature.  This means you must sign and mail to the
alien.  They will not accept a scanned or faxed signature!

 

If you are using the income of persons in your household or dependents to qualify as a sponsor,
you must also submit a separate Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member,
plus all of the evidence listed above for each person whose income you will use.

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USCIS is still at work.

 

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/1/19/16905754/government-shutdown-essential-excepted

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11 minutes ago, daleguthery said:

USCIS is still at work.

 

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/1/19/16905754/government-shutdown-essential-excepted

Further to this, official USCIS statement;

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/lapse-federal-funding-certain-uscis-operations

 

We fiance applicants are not affected.

Edited January 20, 2018 by RambaCat

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3 hours ago, Jay & K said:

Ok. Thank you

Ok Thanks much, how will I know that they have received it or that the USCIS has sent it over??  Also, John I really hope you hear something soon. You are so nice and calming and optimistic.

You wont know they received it until you call nvc and they actually say they have received it. Wait 2-3 weeks after approval then start calling NVC every other day. And NVC takes calls late (until midnight on the east coast). It was like 9pm east coast time when i call and got my info.

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3 hours ago, John & Rose said:

30 to 45 days for USCIS to send it to NVC. 2 to 3 weeks at NVC and then maybe another week to get to the Embassy.  Hopefully USCIS starts sending things quicker. That is the long part of the wait. 

 

Congratulations!

NVC is moving faster my friend, less than week after received. Hope they keep this up.

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19 hours ago, Lotts said:

GUYS....

 

I GOT A RFE. 

Not an approval but... IT IS SOMETHING!!!!

 

AAAAAHHHHHH.

It took me a second to realise what I was reading.😳

Ghad knows what they want.

 

Still. AAAAAAAAARRRRRRGHHHHH

Same with me. It took a while to actually sink in when I checked it online even though we already know that we got an RFE.

 

Still no letter tho. I really want to know what's it about so we can get this moving moving.

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2 hours ago, KaijaS said:

Hello Junies, 

Could anyone tell me if I can already schedule the medical and start collecting documents like I-130 and Police certificate and stuff? My NOA 2 was Jan 11th. I would think it's too early but my embassy is like the least busiest, so I figured that -+ 40 days for NVC and 2 weeks while they process the petition/send it to the embassy/give me the interview date is not that big amount of time. The medical expires in 6 months. I don't know why I can't start collecting all of that now, but maybe I should wait more? 

Please do not despair dear May and June filers. You are strong and there is less waiting every day.
 

You should be able to start collecting information,   It depends on embassy but most will not schedule medical until you have the NVC number so it is early for that.   I had my fiancee get the Police 20 days after the noa 2 figured we should be good on time.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Moldova&cty=Chisinau

 

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Case tracker noa2 1/17/18 received my hard copy in the mail 1/20/18 just 3 day 

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45 minutes ago, Shawn & Rizalyn said:

You wont know they received it until you call nvc and they actually say they have received it. Wait 2-3 weeks after approval then start calling NVC every other day. And NVC takes calls late (until midnight on the east coast). It was like 9pm east coast time when i call and got my info.

Thanks for the information...

 

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4 hours ago, vocaledge said:

If you check the spreadsheet, its actually 2-3 days at the NVC, not 2 to 3 weeks.... 

Yeah literally they received my application, next day assigned a number, next day sent out---they are hustling at the NVC nowadays.

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2 hours ago, Shawn & Rizalyn said:

NVC is moving faster my friend, less than week after received. Hope they keep this up.

I saw that. Vocaledge let me know.  I haven't looked at the NVC spreadsheet so I didn't know.

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OMG, AFTER MY RANT,THIS MORNING, I STARTED TO CRY amd i prayed and while i was praying i was quoting scriptures about, patience, keeping faith, strength, and believing in God and I was taking to GOD, I said you know what I want but it's not about me if this is what you plan for my life please let it happen please let me hear something today from the USCIS if this is your plan because I'm confused I don't know I losing faith and I lost hope and I feel like you're not hearing me so if you hear me and this is your plan for my life please let me hear something today if not I will continue with my life and I won't second-guess it.. I recieved a call from USCIS about 45 min to 1 hour later,it was a tier 2 rep calling me back. He gave me the whole speech about they just started June 1st so I should hear something in six to eight weeks as he was about to hang up. I started crying again and telling him I can't take the wait any longer I don't know what's going on, and he told me don't cry it's okay we just sent you an RFE in the mail so your very close... he said they sent me a letter requesting more evidence on the 17th which is the same day I put in a inquiry,and made an appointment to the office. (So i think that theory is correct)...I think this happend because i was really lossing faith and i believe that i was suppose to go through this to have a testimony for others who has went past 207 days. My faith is restored in Jesus name. Prayer works, i was so ready to give up but i prayed and asked GOD for HIS will to be done and not my own... I truly thank everyone who was giving me encouraging words all the people who wasn't speaking to me directly and just putting positive things on even though I wasn't really paying attention in the flesh but my spirit was taking it all in thank you all.

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https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-giving-up/

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It rained updates and approvals yesterday but our case never got updated. Not online, not on the app. I'm just glad that we finally were able to get a hold of the NOA2 hard copy. So it's official, we have been approved! And the best part is, we're on to our 2nd week on Monday! 

 

NOA1 - 6/30

NOA2 - 1/8

 

Congrats to everyone who got great news yesterday. Those who are still waiting, hang in there and keep the faith.